CARDIOLOGY
HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
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Question
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Who is most at risk for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
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35-year-old male who smokes
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42-year-old female with diabetes
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66-year-old post-menopausal female
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72-year-old male who lives a happy life
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Although the precise etiology of the syndrome is not known, the most plausible cause responsible for Takotsubo syndrome is the sudden release of stress hormones, such as norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine, causing cardiac stunning.
Detailed explanation-2: -Conclusions. A substantial proportion of TTS patients are younger than 50 years of age.
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